
Banna Strand
County Kerry · 🇮🇪 Ireland
A long, dune-backed Kerry strand of golden sand and rolling Atlantic surf beneath the Slieve Mish mountains.
Water at Banna Strand (County Kerry, Ireland) runs to about 16°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.
Open Banna Strand on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~16°C in the warm season
- Water
- Cool, clean Atlantic blue
- Sand
- Vast golden sand and high dunes
- Swimming
- Broad and lively; lifeguarded in summer
- Surf
- Long open beach-break
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- A long dune-backed Kerry strand with Tralee Bay views
- Beach type
- Cold-water coast
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Banna Strand: frequently asked questions
Where is Banna Strand?
Banna Strand is at County Kerry, on the coast of Ireland.
What is the sea temperature at Banna Strand?
In the warm season the sea at Banna Strand reaches about 16°C. Cool, clean Atlantic blue.
When is the best time to visit Banna Strand?
The best time to visit Banna Strand is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Banna Strand have?
Banna Strand has vast golden sand and high dunes.
Is Banna Strand good for swimming?
Broad and lively; lifeguarded in summer.
Can you surf at Banna Strand?
Long open beach-break.
Does Banna Strand have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Banna Strand holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
Photo: Colin Park (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source